How much does it cost to ship a car to or from Maine?
Most Maine car shipping lands between $350 and $1,950+ on an open carrier. A regional lane such as Portland to Boston — roughly 110 miles — runs $350–$550 and delivers in 1–2 days. A long haul such as Portland to Los Angeles, about 3,150 miles, runs $900–$1,950+ over 7–10 days.
Vehicle size, running condition, open versus enclosed transport and how soon you need pickup move your quote within that range.
Call (866) 517-7015 to price your exact lane, or use the transport cost calculator.
Maine Car Transport Routes & Highways
| Interstate Highways (Main Cross-State Routes) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| I-95: Runs north-south through Maine, entering from New Hampshire and extending to the Canadian border near Houlton. Key route for transporting vehicles between southern Maine cities like Portland and Bangor to northern regions and Canada. | |||
| I-295: A spur of I-95, it provides a more direct route between Portland and Augusta. Essential for car shipping within central Maine, facilitating access to the state capital. | |||
| I-395: Connects I-95 in Bangor to U.S. Route 1A in Brewer. Important for transporting vehicles between Bangor and eastern Maine. | |||
| State Routes (Intra-State Transport) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| State Route 9 (SR-9): Known as the "Airline Road," it connects Bangor to Calais near the Canadian border. Essential for transporting vehicles to eastern Maine and Canada. | |||
| State Route 11 (SR-11): Runs from the New Hampshire border through central Maine to Fort Kent. Utilized for car shipping within the state's interior regions. | |||
| State Route 27 (SR-27): Extends from the New Hampshire border through Augusta to the Canadian border. Important for transporting vehicles between central Maine and Canada. | |||
| U.S. Highways (Regional and Secondary Routes) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 1 (US-1): Runs along the entire eastern coastline of Maine, from Kittery to Fort Kent. Vital for car shipping to coastal towns and cities, including Bath, Rockland, and Ellsworth. | |||
| U.S. Route 2 (US-2): Traverses the state from the New Hampshire border through Skowhegan and Bangor, continuing to the Canadian border. Commonly used for transporting vehicles across central Maine. | |||
| U.S. Route 201 (US-201): Extends from Brunswick north to the Canadian border at Quebec. Important for car shipping to northern Maine towns and facilitating cross-border transport. | |||
| Scenic Routes (Seasonal and Specialized Shipments) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| State Route 1A (SR-1A): Scenic alternative to US-1, passing through coastal towns like Ellsworth and Belfast. Popular for transporting specialty vehicles for tourism and events. | |||
| State Route 3 (SR-3): Connects Augusta to Bar Harbor, passing through scenic areas including Acadia National Park. Often requested for classic car transports during tourist seasons. | |||
| Toll Roads (Facilitating Efficient Transport) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Turnpike (I-95): Toll road segment of I-95 from Kittery to Augusta. Provides expedited routes for car shipping through southern and central Maine. | |||
These Maine transport routes and highways offer versatile options for car shipping companies, accommodating cross-state shipments, urban deliveries, and specialized transports to scenic or rural areas.
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Most Popular Maine Car Shipping Routes
These are the corridors we quote most often into and out of Maine. Distances are approximate road miles between the named metro areas; your exact pickup and delivery addresses set the final number.
| Route | Approx. road miles | Typical carrier transit | Open-carrier estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME → Los Angeles, CA | 3,150 mi | 7–10 days | $900–$1,950+ |
| Portland, ME → Dallas, TX | 1,930 mi | 7–10 days | $900–$1,950+ |
| Portland, ME → Miami, FL | 1,600 mi | 7–10 days | $900–$1,950+ |
| Portland, ME → Atlanta, GA | 1,190 mi | 4–7 days | $750–$1,300 |
| Portland, ME → Chicago, IL | 1,120 mi | 4–7 days | $750–$1,300 |
| Portland, ME → New York, NY | 320 mi | 2–4 days | $450–$700 |
| Portland, ME → Boston, MA | 110 mi | 1–2 days | $350–$550 |
Estimates are open-carrier ranges taken from the published distance bands on our state shipping overview. They cover a standard operable sedan door to door. Enclosed transport, oversized or inoperable vehicles, and short-notice pickups price higher. Ranges are estimates, not quotes — run your own numbers in the transport cost calculator.
Shipping one of these lanes? Call (866) 517-7015 for a same-day dispatch check, or estimate your route.
Maine Car Shipping Questions
Six questions Portland, Bangor and Down East customers ask most.
How long does it take to ship a car to or from Maine?
Portland to Boston is 110 miles and usually one to two days. New York at 320 miles runs two to four. Chicago at 1,120 and Atlanta at 1,190 are four to seven days, while Miami at 1,600, Dallas at 1,930 and Los Angeles at 3,150 all book seven to ten.
Which Maine corridors do carriers run most?
I-95 runs from the New Hampshire line through Portland and Bangor toward the Canadian border and is essentially the state’s only long-haul lane. Route 1 follows the coast. Northern and Down East Maine sit a long way from any carrier hub, and both price and wait times reflect that.
Can a truck pick up at my Maine address?
Southern Maine and the Portland suburbs are workable. The coast north of Rockland, the islands and the western mountains generally are not, and meeting points on I-95 are the standard arrangement for anything beyond the southern part of the state.
Open or enclosed transport in Maine?
Maine salts heavily, the winter is long, and coastal salt air is constant year-round. That combination makes the case for enclosed transport stronger here than in most states if the vehicle matters to you. For an ordinary daily driver, open transport is still the reasonable choice.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car in Maine?
Mid-winter and late autumn. Summer is the peak by a wide margin — Maine compresses its tourist season into roughly ten weeks, and carrier space tightens accordingly.
Is there anything specific about shipping in and out of Maine?
Maine is the furthest northeast point in the network and that geography drives everything. A carrier running to Portland has to find a load for the return trip, and outside summer that is harder, which lengthens waits. Booking two to three weeks ahead matters more here than in most states.